You Are Not Alone

It's 2019, yet there is still a stigma about mental health issues.  People are feeling ashamed and guilty about having depression, anxiety or other emotional distress.  No, you are not crazy!  No, there is nothing wrong with you! No, you are not less of a person because you have emotional struggles!  Nobody is perfect, yet people like to point out other peoples faults, but that is often done to deflect from their own problems.  Because of the misconception about mental health, many people suffer in silence and will not open up about their struggles, because admitting would validate that there is a problem.  There is a lot of embarrassment and humiliation that society associates with mental health issues.

However, emotional disorders are serious and medically confirmed conditions, just like diabetes, or cardio vascular disease, and the right treatment plan can help a person to function at optimum well-being.  Yet many people still struggle with seeking help.  But opening up and starting a conversation is the first step in seeking help.  Once the self-acknowledgment has settled in, which for some people can take years due to denial, one can move on to seek assistance.  And oh boy, is there a lot of help out there.  It's a good thing too, because what works for one person might not work for another. 

There’s Methods Of Treating Mental Disorders

There are so many therapeutic approaches out there, different coping strategies a person can learn to adopt, and a variety of different relaxation techniques that can be used.  Psychotropic medication is another option (to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, etc.), but it is not for everyone, however, it can make a huge difference for some people.  It's not a happy pill that fixes problems, but it allows some people to function better by addressing a chemical imbalance in the brain. 

There is also a negative perception about taking this type of medication, as it's considered unnecessary and overprescribed.  This might lead to people who would benefit from working with a psychiatrist on effective medication management, to rather opt out of seeking this type of help.  However, psychotropic medication management, usually in conjunction with counseling, can be very beneficial to some people, if handled in a responsible manner.  I tell my clients to not worry about what other people think of their condition or what type of help they seek out, and worry instead about addressing their needs.  Because at the end of the day, my clients have to worry about feeling better, and it won't do them any good what somebody else might think of them. 

My point is, no matter what your problem is, what you are struggling with, you are a worthy person, and certainly deserve to lead a worry free life (as much as this is possible as an adult in todays world) and find happiness and peace.  If you feel depressed, overshadowed by worries, have constantly anxiety, and feel overwhelmed, reaching out can help. 

Maybe my next blog post will address some of my favorite coping techniques.  Thanks for reading.  I appreciate every single like and share! :) Learn more about depression counseling or contact me.